5. Schedule Deep Work Blocks 📅 - Deepstash

5. Schedule Deep Work Blocks 📅

  • Definition: Blocking time on your calendar just for deep work makes it official.
  • Example: “I put ‘Homework Power Hour’ on my calendar every evening after dinner. When that time comes, I sit down and go all-in.”
  • Application: Block out 1–2 hours on your calendar each day and label it “Deep Work.” During this time, work on the hardest, most important tasks without distractions. It trains your brain to take these sessions seriously.

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Deep work is intense focus. It's when you're locked in on a task, blocking out everything else. Newport believes that deep work leads to real achievements, while shallow work (those quick, mindless tasks) just fills time. This stash will break down how to build the discipline to focus deeply, even if you’re surrounded by distractions.

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